Kansai Plascon will now be running Sadolin operations in East Africa.
The partnership seeks to bridge the widening technical skills gap in the country.
The project is on hold until 2020, despite Kenya being a high-priority expansion area.
The outlet will stock over 1000 Kohler products- including sinks, bathtubs and toilets.
Richland Pointe comprises 65 two-bedroom units and 183 three-bedroom units.
KCB is seeking to diversify its product and service offering in a bid to boost its revenue.
Companies have been prodded into action by an “acute” shortage of workers.
Initiative has served over 500 home builders since 2016
Basco Paints will manufacture the Italian firm's paint range under license.
Construction of the factory is expected to start later in the year.